James B. Manzanares, MD, performed the first outpatient spinal surgery at Naples, Fla.-based Seaside Surgery Center, according to Naples Daily Newss.
Here are five highlights:
1. Dr. Manzanares performed the one-hour minimally invasive spine surgery with the iO-Flex system.
2. The 79-year-old patient had spinal stenosis, and is recovering well.
3. The multispecialty, physician-owned ASC opened in November 2015.
4. Dr. Manzanares is affiliated with American Spine & Orthopaedic Institute, which has locations in Bonita Springs, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, all in Florida.
5. Dr. Manzanares completed his advanced spine reconstruction fellowship at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins.